Detour to left

Detour to left

Directs traffic to follow a detour that turns to the left.

Warning signs for road work

What should you do?

Prepare to turn left and follow the detour signs until you reach the end of detour sign.

How to recognise it

A temporary road works sign indicating the detour route turns left.

Common confusion

Follow the detour signs rather than a sat nav, which may lead back into the closed section.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

Quick Facts

Category
Warning signs for road work
Sign Name
Detour to left
Category Size
52 signs

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